Presidents Report
May 2010
The last few months have really been busy for all members of the MAAQ committee.
We have gone through the process of appointing a new Treasurer to the committee and I am
happy to advise you all that Mr. Noel Stewart, a member of the Tingalpa club was appointed
in Mid April. Noel held the position of Registrar with Tingalpa and has a wealth of business
experience that he brings to the committee.
He will hold the position as an appointment until the AGM to be held in September when all
positions on the MAAQ come up for re-election.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those people that enquired about the position.
Without members that are prepared to make themselves available to put back into the
organisation this state body would not exist.
As a result of the enquiries for the Treasurers position we were also able to make an appointment
to the position of Public Relations Officer to the committee.
Phil Argent from Rosewood has been appointed and will take up the role immediately. Phil
has experience in the public relations field and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience
to the committee.
I have been around the clubs over the last couple of months including Newtown Club to attend
a Vintagents meeting, Maryborough for the Q.P.F.A .competition and also to the Tin Can Bay
Warbirds Fly In over the May Day long weekend.
As usual the support for these special interest groups and the events they run are as good as
any being held anywhere in Australia. If you are thinking of getting involved come along and
have a go. There will always be someone there to give you a hand.
The MAAA National Conference was held in Adelaide last weekend 22nd & 23rd May. The
conference covers many issues that have an effect on every club member in Australia.
Queensland proposed to the National body that a professional companies services be retained
to look into the promotion of aero modelling on a national scale. As a result of this motion a
special sub committee has been appointed to look at the total issue of Public Relations on a
National basis and this sub committee will report back to the next conference with a plan to
move forward.
Our State Flying instructor Michael Snabaitis, who is the MAAA chairman for the Flight
Instruction program, was successful in having a special flight Training schedule designed
specifically for Helicopter Training accepted by conference, so expect to see this released for
general training shortly.
MAAQ also presented an update on the 64th Nationals which was accepted and also presented
an application on behalf of the World Pylon Championships committee for a grant to help with
the running of the 2011 event in Bundaberg. This also was accepted.
The other point of interest effecting Queensland was my appointment to the position of
chairman of the MAAA land sub committee.
All in all a very good conference with lots of business handled and plenty of networking with
members of the executive and representatives from the other states.
The conference also considered the 2010 / 2011 budget and while the overall membership
has remained basically the same, any increase in costs has been offset in other areas by cost
reductions. So when it came to Fees for the next year the conference was able to keep them
the same.

page 2

The MAAQ fees have also remained the same for the next financial year so no change is the
overall outcome. The MAAQ Treasurer has sent all clubs the latest fee structure and affiliation
notices so this now becomes the busy time of the year for all club Secretaries, Treasurers
and Registrars. The MAAQ would ask that special notice is taken with all renewals this year
to ensure all information provided is correct. There has been a special request to ensure
Date of Birth is provided and is correct and that the Wings proficiency information is up to
date and correct.
The committee has had some major issues with our website, and so after a full review of our
actual costs of maintaining the previous web page through Big Pond Premium Hosting, and
obtaining quotes from web providers, we have decided to have our Web page upgraded and
hosted by a professional company in Brisbane.
We are nearly at the point of launching our new website and will be using the same address
www.maaq.org , once up and running fully, you should see some significant changes.
The MAAQ interclub Challenge is definitely on at L.A.R.C.S. on the 28th August 2010
commencing at 9.00 am. The Events, Rules and entry form are in this Airflow so get your
team together and start practicing. Also please get you entries in to me as soon as possible
so we can start planning. I know the state of Queensland covers such a large area, so the
MAAQ would be happy to sponsor and run an interclub challenge in the North Queensland
area. If your club is from Rockhampton or further north and you would like to host this event
on behalf of the MAAQ please contact me.
You will also see later in this edition an advertisement for the MAAQ Flying Seminar being
held at the L.A.R.C.S. Club on Sunday 25th July at 11.00 am. This Seminar has been put
together to help pilots learn the finer detail required to trim and fly their models from basic
trainers through to large IMAC models.
Chris Brislin who has recently returned from competing at the Tucson Shoot Out in the USA
will be there to pass on his expertise so come along and get involved and have a great day.
Lastly I would like to thank all committee for going the extra mile over the last few months.
The effort that has been put in by all the committee over this very busy and stressful time has
made my job so much easier.
Look forward to seeing you all around the fields.
Warren Hathaway
President

Gary deChastel with Rockhamptonâ&#x20AC;?s
entries in the Phantom control line contest at Canowindra Easter 2010

Vale Gordon Burford 1919 – 2010
It was with sorrow that the Australian and International model aviation community received
the sad news that Gordon Burford had found his last flying field, hopefully with blue skies and
where there is no wind or rain. Gordon and Jose (you can’t really talk about one and not the
other in an MAAA context) were very much leaders and visionaries in the early MAAA days
and devoted a significant number of years to the Association.
In the ‘History of MAAA’ written by John Marquette, Gordon states: “I started aeromodelling in
1929, when I was ten years old. My first model was a tractor model from a plan in Boy’s Own
magazine, made from hardwood (courtesy of a paling fence) and oiled silk. I later discovered
that balsa was a better medium for model building.
I flew free flight rubber models in contests at Victoria Park Race Course (South Australia) together with Jack Black and Boyd Felstead and others and have continued my interest in free
flight over the years, my main love being A2 gliders.
Gordon described how in 1937 he bought his first engine, a Mighty Midget supplied in pieces
which had to be assembled. It cost three pounds nineteen and sixpence. From then on his
interest in model engines never ceased. He went on to recall,
“I always wanted to make my own model engines. I felt that reasonably priced, Australian
made engines should be available. For a number of years I worked as a licensed Instrument
Technician, making a few engines in my spare time.
In 1949 I decided that my hobby of making engines should become a full time job. With
Jose’s blessing and opinion that ‘we will never be rich but we will never starve, go ahead and
give it a try’ work commenced.
The first production engine was a fixed head Diesel, based on the ‘Drone’ which we called
a ‘Gee Bee’. Later came the Sabre 2.5cc followed by the Glo Chief engines. Brian Horrocks
won the English Gold Trophy using a Glo Chief 49.
Until this time I had been working in a back yard factory at my house in Grange South Australia, subcontracting work to Frank Bargwanna and Ken Garrett. Jose and I decided to buy a
block at Belfast Street Grange where we built our factory and eventually employed up to 20
people including my son Peter who joined the firm in 1958.
The factory production reached a maximum output of 1,000 units per month. Late in 1956 we
decided to use the name ‘Taipan’ for future engines until production ceased in 1976. I have
lost track of how many different versions of each size were made as well as a range of Taipan
Glo Plugs and propellers. I ‘retired’ from manufacturing in 1974 and set up a business importing OS Engines and Pilot Kits (if you can’t beat them join them)”
When the late Ron Neville decided to retire as MAAA Secretary, Gordon offered to take on
the position as a joint effort with Jose. At the 27th Nationals Conference in December 1973,
Gordon and Jose were introduced as the incoming joint Federal Secretary and Treasurer.
This position was held from 1973 to 1984.
Gordon goes on to recount his attendance at CIAM from 1974-85 then held in Paris. “Having
previously met the Chairman of CIAM, Sandy Piminoff, he helped me to be accepted into the
groups at the meetings, and I was soon in the lobbying sessions and talks which go on after
hours. After a while Australian submissions were listened to with interest and then accepted.
I was elected Chairman of the CIAM Pylon Subcommittee and gained the support of members from other countries which enabled us to get Australia’s proposals for a new set of rules
to be accepted. I met and made friends with people from many countries, and through these
friendships a valuable contribution was made to Australia’s standing in the Aeromodelling
World”. During Gordon’s time in office a National Insurance Policy was arranged, specific rapage 4

dio frequencies for R/C model use were obtained along with Government Grants for a number
of World Championship and other events.
In July 1985 Gordon was awarded the Paul Tissandier Diploma by FAI in recognition for his
services to aeromodelling. This was the first time such an award had been made to an Australian aeromodeller.
Gordon and Jose were awarded MAAA Life Membership for ‘Services to Aeromodelling in
Australia’ in 1982/3. At the MAAA Council Conference in 1988 Gordon was inducted into the
MAAA Hall of Fame as a ‘Competitor at the first Nationals 1938’ and again in 2000 for ‘Services
to Aeromodelling’
Those Australian modellers who knew Gordon have ongoing fond memories of their association
with him and this will remain over time. Through the MAAA Museum and the Gordon Burford
Event at the Nationals, those who did not know him will appreciate that Aeromodelling in Australia will be the poorer without his life.
Rest in Peace Gordon and Jose

The Vintagents are proud to present the Queensland Old Timer State Championships
Dalby Qld June 12, 13, & 14th 2010
Where? At the Dalby Model Aircraft Club’s new field, some 4km further along the Cecil Plains road
than the old field, formally number 734 and is accessed by the recently resurfaced gravel road running
about 1 km to the left. It may sound confusing but the facility is adjacent to the first clump of trees on
the left after you pass the Daybreak farm entry.
What’s on? Saturday June 12
0900 - Gordon Burford Memorial, a one hour break for a round of Climb and glide,
followed by Duration.
Saturday night: Barbeque at the field
Sunday June13
0830 - Texaco, a one hour break for a round of Climb and glide, followed by
1/2A Texaco
Sunday night: Presentation dinner at the Dalby RSL
Monday June 14
0830 Antique, a one hour break for the last round of Climb and glide, followed
by Nostalgia.
What rules? As current MAAA rule book.
However, we will be supplying our preferred blend of Texaco fuel, 20% oil 10% nitro, in addition to the
15/5% mix as per the rule book. Additionally we see no problem if competitors wish to blend the supplied castor based fuel with the supplied Cool power based fuel.
Pilot briefing Saturday 12th on the field at 0830.

page 5

Round the Ridges with the SFI
The MAAA conference has come and gone
with a myriad of changes , additions and
important discussion on various subjects
taking place. Subjects such as FPV and
UAV ,amongst many, were discussed at
length and are summarized elsewhere in
‘Airflow’ as are other important items such
as membership fee’s.
With matters “Flight Training” I am very
pleased to advise that after a much
‘Arduous’ year concerning the Instructor
Manual rewrite, the MAAA has accepted a
draft Helicopter Instructor Manual as well as
a Fixed Wing Manual (with conditions) and
associated resource documents (usable
between both Helicopter and Fixed Wing).
At this point I would like to explain to
members that the above is not a simple
task and is quite complex. The following
provides some ‘Idea’ of what has to taken
into account:
The Fixed Wing Instructor Manual is termed
"The Works" which is copyrighted by MAS
NSW (formally RCAS) and is licensed to
MAAA for 50 years commencing on 1 April
2002 and ends in 2052. The Works consist
of:
Trainee Pilot log Book(Fixed Wing), Flight
Training Manual (Fixed Wing)
Bronze Wings for Soaring, Gold Wings for
Soaring
Bronze Wings for fixed wing aircraft, Gold
Wings for fixed wing aircraft
It would of made the task much easier if
the MAAA advised of this situation at the
beginning of the task and not at the end…..
Other matters tasked to Flight Training this
year include what requirements are to be
in an Instructors course. It is here, where I
ask for member input on the matter and will
appreciate comment on the subject.
Another outcome from the MAAA
Conference, of which ‘Stems’ from regular
enquiries to me , is the “Minimum Instructor
age” subject. Following legal advice it was
stated by the MAAA Executive that there
is NO age limit and therefore it is up to
the individual club to determine who they
nominate (as it has always been) bearing
in mind the many considerations and now
the above ruling can be taken into account.

I will point out that this is not the case in
NSW where currently there is an age limit of
18 years.
Furthermore, I need to advise members
that various ‘Wings System’ forms were
changed.
Helicopter Wings forms (with diagrams!)
in particular were changed and this will be
shown on the MAAA website in due course.
It is important to note that these forms
are “Live Documents” and are subject to
change as are any of the MOP’s and it is
very important that only current forms (and
current MOP’s) are used for Wings tests.
As always please ensure that all details are
filled out clearly and legible. May I suggest
that any Superseded forms that maybe
‘Laying around’ the club field or flight box
be used as paper planes as that’s basically
all the superseded forms are good for.
I would like to congratulate all the recent
Wings recipients, thank all the participating
MAAA Instructors and club members
supporting the Wings System and thank you
to the MAAQ committee for their valuable
support.
Kind Regards,
MS.

CLOSING DATES FOR AIRFLOW
July -September edition will be on the
10th of September 2010
Space is available in the newsletter free to
members for use to sell or wanting to buy.
Email the editor for further information.
airflow@maaq.org

page 6

REGISTRAR TREASURERS REPORT

MONEY MATTERS:

Well, it’s been a good couple of months now
since I took up this role and the powers to be are
telling me it’s time I made my self a little more
conspicuous.

Financial report from the last General Meeting May
8th. Bank Statements March / April

I always thought that accountants were the silent
ones behind the scenes with not a lot to say
unless you want to purchase something. I guess I
can’t get away with that.

Opening Balance

First of all I would like to thank the many well
wishers that have extended me a warm welcome.
It’s great to start getting to know some of the
names behind the emails and MR1’s.
Over the last couple of years I have been
acquainting myself with the MAAA data base at
club level as registrar of Tingalpa Model Aero
Club. With between 230 – 250 members annually
it’s a gentle learning curve. It’s amazing how life
brings you back into perspective when you start
dealing with a membership of 10,175 and the
systems to control it.
So that brings me to the second item, it’s rapidly
coming up to membership renewal time. By the
time this hits your letter box all clubs should have
received a mail out with information regarding
membership fees for the 2010-2011 year. I’m
happy to report that MAAA & MAAQ fees have
remained the same as last year.
Club Secretaries & Registrars would have by
now noted my comments in correspondence, the
importance (on your membership renewals) of
date of birth and wings rating. Please remember
when filling in your renewal forms to include these
two items.
The current MAAA data base has served us well
for many years but like all good things it has a use
by date. A new system when found, will be heavily
reliant on correct D.O.B. to identify members
correctly. Entering this information properly now
will hopefully expedite a smooth transfer of data
to the new data base.

MAIN A/C

WORKING A/C

26/2/10 $164639.62

$6494.00

Debits $35,000.00
Credits $2223.58

$27909.00
$28552.00

Closing Balance
30/4/10 $ 161863.20

$5171.19

It is unfortunate that due to an ongoing identification
problem with a number of direct bank transfers I
have (from an accounting perspective) made the
decision to temporarily suspend this process for
the time being. It appears the old fashion method
of cheques and money orders is more reliable in
most cases.
Secretaries and Registrars please note the change
of address for forwarding all remittance as:
MAAQ Treasurer:- 113 Wemvern St., Upper Mt
Gravatt. Qld 4122 .
And finally, it’s good to see the accounts in such
good shape monetarily. Since I’ve been in this
role I have witnessed the passing and personally
signed several cheques for services in advertising
club events and small loans. It’s great to see these
funds filtering back to the members and their clubs
where it all began.
So until next edition I leave you with this thought.
“You need to be registered to be insured”

Whilst on the topic of renewals! The Secretary
MAAA has asked me to pass on that, club
registrations renewals need to be received by the
MAAA by no later than June 30th for continued
member cover.
You might have noticed that there is no Web
Master title accompanying the heading of
Treasurer / Registrar as before. As a cost saving
measure this role has been out sourced.
We can all look forward to a revamped and
updated website in the near future. For all web
related inquiries please contact the public relations
officer Phil Argent..

Regards
Noel Stewart MAAQ Registrar / Treasurer

page 7

MAAQ
SECRETARY
REPORT
AUSTRALIAN
SPORTS
COMMISSION.
MAAQ
have
been
informed by MAAA that the
application to the Federal
Government’s - Australian
Sports Commission - to be
recognised as a sport has
been rejected. It
appears that the people who
use the u-tube and forums
on websites have been recognised as part of our
fraternity and as such placed us into the hobby
criteria. The ability to purchase R.C aircraft in a toy
shop and go to a park and fly has also been used as
a reason for refusing aero modelling as a sport.
Most MAAA members understand the great
variation we have in flying radio controlled aircraft
and it is important that our members take every
advantage of what is available. However, I would
like to mention that in some cases, you might like
to think before you perform that “fantastic ?’ flight to
show off to the World on u tube or a forum, just what
the consequences could be.
MAAA will be preparing another presentation to
confirm our dedication to being a sport and will show
the variation of our sport is not dissimilar to other
sports where items can be bought commercially
and used outside the sporting criteria.
INCIDENT REPORTS.
MAAQ have received several incident reports since
the last Airflow where we have been asked by
local councils and CASA to investigate complaints
of dangerous flying by model aircraft. Complaints
range from flying too high in controlled airspace,
(CASA) overflying property without permission and
noise nuisance (Council).
MAAQ are the recognised governing body,
responsible for controlling aero modelling in
Queensland. It is not a nice situation when I have
to go and chase up pilots and clubs to inform them
of their responsibility to abide with the local councils
by-laws and CASA regulations.
The latest request, CASA has asked the MAAQ
to investigate a report from a local council in
Southern Queensland near Greenbank, of model
aircraft flying on a turf farm and overflying adjoining
properties. It appears that this activity is breaching
local council by-laws and with the council reporting
the activity to CASA, has now made the issue to
be investigated. It seems that the group is not a
MAAQ club, but maybe MAAQ members. Unless
this group of pilots cease upsetting the neighbours,
the result will undoubtedly force the local council to
place pressure on the group to stop flying, or worse,
receive a penalty notice. If you know someone flying
at this site, let them know the situation.
Members are reminded that aero modelling rules
are not just a list of do not’s that are there to annoy
you. CASA rules are federal law and operators of
model aircraft can be heavily penalised to the extent
of 50 units. A unit is $110.00.
So please members, be responsible with your flying
and let’s not have QLD be the first State to have a
CASA reprimand.
MAAA INSURANCE.
The MAAA arranged a representative from our
insurance provider to attend the MAAA conference

page 8

to inform all the State delegates of the cover we
have. Some interesting points were raised........
1/ What legal issue does the MOP’s hold over
members for insurance cover?
Answer: If a member deliberately defies a MOP
then the insurance cover may be in jeopardy. The
situation is that if it is proven that the action of
the member was deliberate, then the insurer has
the ability to contest the claim. So make sure you
have those heavy models inspected, radio gear
authorised, and you place your key in the board,
etc etc etc.
2/ Does a club have to be incorporated to be
insured?
Answer. No. So long as they are registered (paid
the appropriate fee) to the State Body they are
insured.
3/ Are non flying members (not a member of MAAQ
but a member of a club), insured?
Answer. As an individual NO. But they are covered
by the visitors policy and are to follow visitors
procedures.
CONTROL LINE REPRESENTATIVE.
The MAAQ have a vacancy on the committee for
a control line representative. If you are a keen C/L
member and you would like to assist in C/L matters,
why not become part of the MAAQ committee and
help put some activity into C/L groups/members?
This position is vacant until September when all
committee positions become vacant and are up for
elections. If you are interested, please contact me
on secretary@maaq.org
MAAQ SUPPORT TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Members are informed that the MAAQ now offer,
free of charge, 1st, 2nd. and 3rd placing medallions
for completion events at State Championships.
Any SIG or Club who is hosting/running a State
Championship, should contact our R/C administrator,
Michael Snabaitis, cfi@maaq.org Entry fees for
these events are retained by the SIG or club.
MOP CHANGES.
Members are reminded that Mop’s are regularly
changed to keep up with the advancing technology
we are involved with.
Instructors, Inspectors, club committee members,
display directors, and members, should keep up
with the latest MOP’s
MOP058. Extra 2.4Gig radios have been approved.
MOP032. This is a new MOP for those requiring
building plans to be certified. MOP030. Gas Turbine
inspections have had some changes. MOP033.
New additions to the travel insurance for models.
PARK FLYERS.
At the May General Meeting, members asked what
is MAAQ doing for park flyer. As MAAQ have no
jurisdiction on park flyers, we raised the issue at
the end of the MAAA conference as a discussion
item. It appears that park flyers is a very large
issue to progress on and requires a lot of thought
before we are in a position to accept this style of
aeromodelling.
America have tried to have these people incorporated
within AMA and it has failed badly. Park flyers do
not want to be involved with any association. They
just want to fly.
Darryl Gunst. SECRETARY.

This is the program as presented at the MAAA National Conference. Full details of the 64th Nationals at Dalby commencing on the 29th of December 2010 will soon be displayed on the New
MAAQ web site and also on the MAAA web site. John Taylor Chairman 64 nationals committee

page 9

FLYOFF
DAY SCRAMBLE
F1J

F2A SPEED

GOODYEAR
T/R MINI
G/YEAR T/R

F2B AERO
ADV & EXP
Burford Vin A
T/R
VINTAGE A T/R

BENDIX T/R
CLASSIC B T/R 1/2
A COMBAT
VINTAGE STUNT

VINTAGE
COMBAT

RESERVE DAY

Hangar Rat 3.307.30pm
Hangar Rat
Scramble 8/8.30

6PM - 10PM
R/C INDOOR
NIGHT

CLOSED

WED 5

THUR 6

FRI 7

RESERVE DAY

F4B SCALE,
SOS SCALE
RESERVE DAY

RESERVE DAY

NO EVENTS
SPARE DAY

FLYOFF
VIN POWER
VIN RUBBER
VIN GLIDER

Bulletin number 2 Program of Events

RESERVE DAY

GIANT SCALE

ROCKETRY

F3A (2.4GHZ)
EXPERT,
ADVANCED,
SPORTSMAN

F5B ELEC
GLIDER,
L.E.G ELEC
GLIDER
F5B
ELECTRIC
GLIDER

F3A (2.4GHZ)
EXPERT,
ADVANCED,
SPORTSMAN

F3A (2.4 GHZ)
EXPERT,
ADVANCED,
SPORTSMAN

QUICKIE 500 &
1/4 MIDGET

F3D & F400

F3D

REGISTRATION
PROCESSING AT
SHOWGROUNDS
PYLON SETUP
PRACTICE

DALBY R/C
FIELD

OPEN ELEC
GLIDER,
L.E.G ELEC
GLIDER

F3B GLIDER

FLY OFF
OPEN RUBBER
OPEN POWER
SCALE

FLYOFFS
F1B

F3B GLIDER

F3K R/C HLG,
OPEN THERMAL

F3K R/C HLG,
OPEN THERMAL

REGISTRATION
PROCESSING AT
SHOWGROUNDS

JIMBOUR
HOUSE

PRE-ENTERED COMPETITORS CAN REGISTER THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT.

OPEN COMBAT,
CLASSIC STUNT

Practice 4-5 pm
F1L 5-9 pm

F4F Peanut Stat 34pm Outdoor Scale
Static 4-5pm F4F 59pm

TUE 4

MON 3

NO EVENTS
SPARE DAY

FLYOFF F1H
HLG & CLG
SCALE STATIC
JUDGE

2.5cc RAT T/R
OPEN RAT T/R

F2B AERO
ADV & EXP

SUN 2

SAT 1
JAN.'11

Practice 2-3pm

COMBINED
& JET SPEED

JNR RAT T/R
JUNIOR COMBAT
F2D COMBAT

FLYOFFS
F1G
OZ DIESEL

FLYOFFS
F1A

F2C T/R Semi&
Final CLASS 2
T/R 1/2A T/R

F2B AERO
ADV & EXP

FRI 31

F1C
P30

F2C T/R
Rds 1 2 3
F2F T/R

F2B AERO
ADV & EXP

5PM - 10PM
INDOOR HLG
(F1N)

REGISTRATION
PROCESSING AT
SHOWGROUNDS

THUR
30

REGISTRATION
PROCESSINGAT
SHOWGROUNDS

F/F FIELD
FRITH"S FIELD

REGISTRATION
PROCESSING AT
SHORGROUNDS

C/LINE HARD
SURFACE
FIELD 07001800 Hrs

R/C INDOOR 610PM

CL GRASS
FIELD 08001800hrs

WED
29
DEC.'10

DATE

QLD COTTON
GIN

RESERVE DAY

38 antique
2cc ELECTRIC
OLD TIMER,

TEXACO
NOSTALGIA

DURATION
GORDON
BURFORD,

1/2A TEXACO,
STANDARD
DURATION

REGISTRATION
PROCESSING AT
SHOWGROUNDS

DALBY OLD
R/C FIELD

RESERVE DAY

NO EVENTS
SPARE DAY

F4C SCALE
SOS
ARF SCALE
LARGE SCALE

F4C SCALE
SOS
ARF SCALE
LARGE SCALE

F4C SCALE
SOS
ARF SCALE
LARGE SCALE

HELICOPTER
F3N HELI SCALE

NOVICE

Intermediate

HELICOPTER
F3C F3N

NOVICE

Intermediate

F3C F3N

HELICOPTER

REGISTRATION
PROCESSING AT
SHOWGROUNDS

DALBY
AERODROME

RESERVE DAY

SCALE
AEROBATICS

SCALE
AEROBATICS

SCALE
AEROBATICS

REGISTRATION
PROCESSINGAT
SHOWGROUNDS

THOMPSONS
AERODROME

FRI 7

NIL

WED 5

TUE 4

MON 3

SUN 2

SAT 1
JAN.'11

FRI 31

THUR
30

WED 29
DEC.'10

DATE

THUR 6

C/L
STATIC
JUDG

R/C
STATIC
JUDG

CD
BRIEFING
7.30 pm

DALBY
SHOW
GROU
ND

NIL

NIL

NIL

EXPO

GET
TOGETHE
R
DINNER

SWAP
MEET
DALBY R/C
FIELD Night
Scramble

NEW
YEAR"S
EVE BBQ
R/C FIELD

NIL

NIL

SOCIAL
EVENTS

MAY 2010

The MAAQ have organized a great event where
all clubs can participate in a get together of
members dedicated to have fun.
The MAAQ Interclub Challenge is a set of six
easy to complete “competitions” where clubs
nominate one of their members to enter an event
and compete with each other. There will be a
total of 5 events such as unusual model, musical
landing, fun fly, ARF scale, helicopter event,
glider, and so on. The club can drop one event,
with the remaining score added together to give
a winning club.
The actual events will be announced around end
of March. Every event will be designed to be
simple without specialized models, or having to
be a experienced competition flyer. You will be
able to practice at your own field.
Entry is free to everyone. Clubs are encouraged
to wear their club tee shirt, fly the club banner,
bring a team supporting group to cheer them on
and of course help with running the event.
This, the first event, will be hosted by LARCS.
It is expected that the winning club will have the
offer to host the event for the following year.
That will not be compulsory.

LARCS will have the canteen
open for food and drinks
through out the day.

In conjunction with the MAAQ Interclub
Challenge, LARCS invite you to participate in
their Sell - Buy and Swap meet on
August 28th 2010.
The idea is to bring along your
unwanted goodies and have fun bartering
with fellow modelers trying to get the best
bargain possible.
Entry to sell will be by gold coin
donation. Bring your table, chair
and umbrella and set yourself up with
placards, signs, but no load haulers.
Shop keepers interested in a stall should
contact Mike Ross 07 3341 6363 for more
details.
Starting time is 9am, (8am to set up) and
stay till your sold out!!
You can sell anything, not just modeling gear.
Keep your eye on the LARCS website

Also, LARCS will have a
Swap and Sell on the
same day. So while not
flying, you can barter
and
buy
yourself
a
bargain, or sell your
lovable model no longer
needed.

www.larcs.com.au

for up to date information.

Secretaries will receive all the news and
‘rules’ in March so be prepared.
KEEP AUGUST 28th FEE – PUT THE
DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR.

page 10

Dave Carkeek with “Beryl” at Maryborough 2010

DATE: 28th August 2010

The aim of this event is to encourage as many as possible of Queensland’s
clubs to have a go as as a part of a Team effort in a one-day event that has
the emphasis on fair play and maximum fun!
Fully-financial pilots of Clubs with 50 or more fully-financial members may
fly in any one of the event’s only, but can still participate in any other events
by assisting other pilots. Fully-financial pilots of Clubs with fewer than 50
fully-financial members may fly in two events. Clubs will be asked to provide people to act
as judges or time-keepers for some events.
A team will consist of one pilot per event and a Team Manager except as above when the
club has less than 50 full members.
The time available to run the Trophy makes it necessary to have no frequency clashes for
some of the events where aircraft are flying at the same time, or where there are multiple
heats within rounds. These events are identified below. Frequencies will be ‘locked-in’
on a first-to-enter basis. An early entry is advisable
THE EVENTS AND RULES ARE AS FOLLOWS
Helicopter. This is not a speed event! Models will be timed while flying around a triangular
course (left or right hand, Pilot’s choice), including landing and taking off at each of the Landing
Circles. Each of the three Landing Circles will be positioned 25 metres apart, and be two
metres in diameter. The object of this event is to achieve a target flight time that is closest to
180 seconds (three minutes). One second equals one point. One point will be deducted for
each second under or over the target time. The pilot’s own mental capability shall be the sole
means of timing, meaning no external assistance of any kind. We will be checking… !
Timing starts when the model first takes off from within the Start & Finish Landing Circle
in front of the pilot, and stops when the model first touches down within the Start & Finish
Landing Circle after completing the required course. Thirty points will be deducted for any
landing gear not entirely within each of the three landing circles at touchdown. At each of the
two distant Landing Circles, models must land and remain stationary for between a minimum
of five seconds and a maximum of ten seconds. Thirty points will be deducted at each of
the two distant circles where the model is not stationary for the required time.
Fun Scale. Only the flying is judged, and the best one of two flights to count. While there
is no static judging at all, aircraft should be of reasonably scale appearance (so ARF’s are
quite OK, but no profile models, or sticks with Maltese crosses please!). Models must be
under 7 kg in weight .Flight schedule is: takeoff, flypast, then any four manoeuvres
of your choice from the F4C Rules list of manoeuvres that best replicate the scale
model you fly. Finally, landing.
•

Realism in Flight’ is the main aim, and will thus carry a higher weighting for scoring.

Fun Fly.
Rounds will alternate between Task A and Task B. The same model is to be used for all
flights. For each team, the best two out of three rounds to count (or 3 of 4 if time permits).
•

Task A flights: ROG, climb to a ‘working’ altitude of the pilot’s choice, and then
beginning from level flight do a roll then a loop then a roll... three times, then land on the
runway, in the shortest possible time.
page 11

• Task for flights of round B is to ROG, climb to a ‘working’ altitude of the pilot’s choice, and
then beginning from level flight do a roll then a Cuban Eight with half-rolls then a roll...
three times and then land on the runway, in the shortest possible time.
From “Permission To Start” the engine, up to two minutes will be allowed for the model to
ROG and attain ‘working’ altitude.
Timing commences when the PILOT clearly announces “NOW!” to the event’s CD, (or at
the end of the two minutes, whichever comes first).
Timing stops when the aircraft stops moving after landing, or four minutes after “Permission
To Start”, whichever is first.
Ten seconds will be added to the flight time for each of: not commencing from level flight;
any loop or roll not completed; touchdown and/or coming to rest with any wheel not on the
mown runway.
To discourage crashing, if a model is considered suspect after a flight (propeller excepted),
up to five minutes will be allowed for the team to work on the model and then demonstrate
that it still flies safely (after the last flier in the round has finished) or two-minutes will be
added to that round’s flight time.
Most Unusual Radio Controlled Model.
Flight duration should be more than 60 seconds. The judges’ criteria will be weighted to
reduce the score for flights of less than this.
A maximum of ten minutes total time will be allowed per team, with up to five minutes of flying
time.
Judging criteria will be: 1. Originality of design, 2. Degree of difficulty of build, 3. Presentation
of the team’s effort, 4. Flight abilities, and 5. Overall entertainment value.
Musical Landings. A ‘no frequency clashes’ event.
MAAQ Trophy Rules apply. Safety, and fairness to all competitors, will be high priorities in
this event. This is an ‘elimination’ event.
Upon a clear signal, the music starts. The models Rise Off Ground (ROG) and fly in the
required circuit at the required altitude until the music stops playing. The models are then
landed in the required area, and from the required direction, in the shortest time possible.
The circuit and landing direction will be made known before each heat. Pilots attempting to
circuit or land in the other direction (‘against the flow’) will earn for their team an equal-last
place for that round.
In each heat, one warning only will be given for models being flown too low in the circuit or
hugging the favoured end etc. before being banished to equal-last place for that heat, and
therefore that round.
If more than 6 flyers are competing in a heat, models may be landed anywhere within a total
designated landing zone. If six or less are competing in a heat, the models must land on
and be stopped with all wheels upon the mown runway. Pilots landing outside the required
area will score equal-last and not fly again in that round.
•

In each heat, last model to stop moving is eliminated, and does not fly again in that
round. The rest go on to the next heat, and so on until there is a winner for the round.

•

NOTE: If a team is last-down in a heat, but then the second-last team cannot ROG in
the next heat, then the ‘last-down’ team is deemed ‘not out’ (saved!) and may ROG at the
end of the five minutes.

page 12

•

In each heat, models shall not be touched after landing until a clear signal is given to
do so. From that signal, up to five minutes of carefully monitored ‘working time’ will
be allowed for refuelling, making running repairs, and ROG to the circuit as soon as
desired for the next round.

•

In order to save some time during the event, if all the eligible models are already back in
the air, the signal to start the music may be given before the five minutes is up.

•

A clear signal will be given when the five minutes is up, and the music is started again.
If a model has not ROG when the signal is given, it shall remain on the ground and be
given equal last place. For this event, a reliable motor and model will rate highly on the
desirability scale!

•

To discourage crashing (especially in the final heats!) a team will score equal last for the
round if their model can not safely ROG within the 5 minutes allowed, or for the winner
of the last heat, cannot be flown within five minutes after that heat to demonstrate
‘airworthiness’.

•

Any model that is deemed unsafe to fly (by the CD’s officials) by the end of the five
minutes’ ‘repair time’ will not be permitted to ROG and the team will suffer their fate of
scoring equal-last place.
Teams may use one spare model with a non-clashing frequency in a subsequent round.
But within a round, a back-up model on the same frequency may only be used (but it must
be ROG within the five minutes) where a team’s model has been damaged by another and
cannot be repaired within the allowed five minutes. The model that did the hitting does not
fly again and the team will score equal-last for that round.
Two rounds to be flown over the day, and both will count in the results.
In each round, 1st place gets 10 points, 2nd place 9 points, etc. So 10th place onwards all get
1 point. The results of the two rounds will be added to give a final result. Highest points
wins. There will be a fly-off to break any tie.
Simplified Musical Landings Rules… To do well, models must ROG on time, not get
damaged too much, land in the right place, and be no worse than second-last down every
time!
MAAQ Trophy Scoring:
MAAQ POINTS are awarded for placing in each event in the following way:

1st = 6 points

2nd = 5 points

3rd = 4 points

4th = 3 points

5th = 2 points

6th = 1 point

7th Plus = 1 point
JUNIORS will receive an extra one and a half points (per entered event) to their scores!
SMALLER CLUBS, PLEASE REMEMBER…
TO PARTICIPATE, YOU DON’T HAVE TO ENTER A FULL TEAM FOR ALL EVENTS!
ONLY THE FOUR HIGHEST SCORED EVENTS WILL BE COUNTED FOR EACH CLUB.

IT’S QUITE OK TO JUST ENTER AS MANY EVENTS AS YOU HAVE PILOTS FOR, EVEN
IF IT’S JUST ONE OR TWO EVENTS!

page 13

Frequencies:
Team Managers will forward their club’s entries, but it’s up to the individual competitors
to satisfy themselves that the MAAQ CONTEST DIRECTOR has received their correct
frequencies.
PLEASE QUOTE THE FULL FREQUENCY NUMBER
FOR EXAMPLE 36.330 NOT ITS’ COMMON ABBREVIATION 633

(OR 330 OR 363 !!!)

Frequency Clashes:
Some events must be run with all the competing models in an event being flown at the same
time, or in rapidly-following heats so it is important not to have any frequency clashes on
the day. Otherwise there simply wouldn’t be enough time to run all the events. Teams will
benefit by entering as early as possible, because in the event of a frequency clash, the lastreceived entry will be required to change to a CD-advised unused frequency. Late-received
entries have a much higher likelihood of having to change frequencies, along with possible
re-certifying to the new frequency.
If, after the team’s entry has been placed, a team member subsequently wants to change a
frequency in a no-frequency-clash event, it can only be to an unused frequency, to be advised
by the CD.
It is in your own interests to get your entry in as early as possible
as any frequency clashes must be resolved by a first-in best-dressed basis.
ENTRIES CLOSE: 31st July 2010
The venue will be the LARCS field Logan,
And will commence at 9.00 am

DECLARATION:- I…………………..........................……..as the Team Captain, have read the rules of the event and agree to abide by the rules of the competition, and will
compete in the spirit of the event. All the information above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Signed: _______________________________

MODELS MAY BE CHECKED BY
Contest Director TO MAKE
SURE THEY CONFORM TO
THE RULES.
NON CONFORMANCE WILL
DISQUALIFY MODEL

The MAAQ have arranged to have some of Qld’s noticeable pilots come and
assist members on how to trim your aircraft and also tips on performing those
exciting and gravity defying manoeuvres.

The ‘seminar’ is ½ day from 11am through to 2.30pm and is
hosted by the LARCS club at Loganholme.
For directions, see (www.larcs.com )
The aim is to assist modellers with
·
·
·
.
·

Setting up a fixed wing model aircraft
Safety at the flying field
Safety and the model aircraft
Question time
A Scale Aerobatic Flying Display

At hand on the day will be Chris
Brislin, Steve Richardson, Ian
Howard, and possibly others to be
named.
Also as part of the day, you will have the
opportunity to participate in buying that
bargain, or selling your unwanted items at the boot sale.

Bring along all those items you no longer need and
make some money.

Vacancies on Committees
There is currently a position vacant on the MAAQ committee for a control line
administrator. Can someone please step up to the plate? Also a vacancy for the
position of the Queensland delegate on the MAAA Control line Sub Committee.
Further details of these positions can be obtained from the MAAQ Secretary.

Queensland father and son team, William and Darren Jones, both did extremely well in the
rubber events held over a week of competition at the massive Omarama field, about two
hours east of Queenstown.
A strong contingent of Queensland flyers crossed the ditch to enjoy the hospitality and
enthusiasm of the Kiwi flyers. These included William and Dale Jones, Seonaid Clark-Jones,
Ted and Sonya Burfein, Albert Fathers and Malcolm Campbell. Flyers from New South
Wales, Victoria and Western
Australia also attended.
The Trans Tasman event
was flown in conjunction
with two World Cup events
that followed on from the
two World Cup events flown
at Narrandera in late March.
These events attracted a
strong team from China, as
well as Malta, the UK, Israel
and the USA, although not
all nations competed in all 4
cup events. It was good to
see that our flyers were up
to the international standard
and in many cases leading
it.
PHOTO :William Jones
launches his winning F1B.
Terry Bond (NSW) and Col
Crowley (WA) look on”
F1B flyer William Jones showed early form when he won the Kotuku Cup after a close
flyoff with American Roger Morrell and Kiwi David Ackery. His form almost continued in the
premier Omarama Cup where he placed third in a tense flyoff between three Australians,
Paul Rossiter (WA) first, Terry Bond (NSW) second and Vin Morgan (VIC) third. The Jones
boys continued their form into
the smaller rubber class, F1G,
where son Darren beat Dad
in the Kotuku Cup flyoff by a
convincing 40 seconds. They
also used these models in the
Percentage Open event and
this time, William beat Darren
by 16 seconds, once again
in a flyoff, this time between
4 flyers that included Phil
Mitchell (NSW F1H glider)
and Brian Van Nest (USA F1H
glider).
PHOTO: William Jones and
Darren Jones share the spoils
in the two F1G events”

page 20

Results for the Trans Tasman event could not have been much closer with the Australian
team narrowly beating the New Zealanders by 55 seconds

“Trans Tasman winners share the champagne offered by team manager Vin Morgan. From left, William
Jones, Col Crowley, Paul Rossiter, Terry Bond, Tahn Stowe and Phil Mitchell”
Public relations officer (Mini) report
I should write a small note in the way of introduction, as space is limited in this issue.
I have been flying RC for about 20 that odd years now on and off. I currently fly in old
Timer competitions, some sport flying IC and electric, and crashing Helis with style.
My working background is the computer industry for more than 25 years specializing in
marketing and media.
There are many exciting things happening over the next few months including some you
will see outlined elsewhere in this issue. I am looking forward to assisting and working
with all of you.
I do love my Hobby/Sport and want to share this with others, and encourage trying and
seeing for themselves, how much fun it can be for all the family.
Would love to hear your ideas.
Please email me – pixel2canvs@gmail.com
Phil Argent
‘The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul. ~Walter Raleigh’

page 21

Toowoomba Aeromodelers
Association Toowoomba Hospital
Children’s Appeal Charity Air Show
2010
After many months of planning the 2010
air show was another great success. The
partnership with the hospital foundation has
helped raise the profile of the event and
aeromodelling in Queensland. The money
for advertising granted by the M.A.A.Q was
a great help and hopefully encourage more
people to become involved in the hobby.
The quality and variety of pilots and models
was the best we have assembled yet and the
crowd were entertained with some of the best
flying you will see in the country.

Three world class competitors showed their
skills as well as the other pilots from southeast
Queensland with outstanding per-formances
by everyone involved. We were fortunate
enough to be joined this year by multiple word
champs Chris Brislin, Troy Brodrick and Chris
Dawson.
The variety of scale, turbines, aerobatics,
helicopters. electrics, pylon racing and civilian
aircraft was even better
than we have had in the past. The aerobatics
displays and turbines were the most talked
about by the crowd and the feedback was all
positive about the show and the cause we
raise the funds for. The EDF jets and electric
section was well received and was a great
addition to the show. Also the rocket launch
was interesting adding more variety to what
we offer.
TAA utilised a portable grandstand which was
full all day. We estimate the crowd to have
page 22

been 1500 – 2000 people over the day.
The club raised a total of $4024.15 for the
Children’s appeal for the hospital foundation
which is very appreciative of the work T.A.A
has done for them.
So far we have raised over $16000 for the
children’s appeal over the years.
The publicity has pushed the field security
problem and will hopefully help with
securing us grounds for the future of TAA.
Hopefully TAA will have grounds to fly on
next year to continue the Charity Airshow
for 2011 and beyond.

with their junior combat models (by Pop).
These two young fellas competed at the
recent control line state champs .

Just as a point of interest Joe Parisi on
the right of of the stunt pictures with Noel
Corney(2nd) was the recipient of the first
medallion handed out under the new system.
These medallions provided and paid for by the
MAAQ as part of a new scheme to promote
modelling and assist clubs in Qld .
As a representative of the MAAQ Committee,
I had the honour of presenting this first
medallion to Joe .The other shots are of Brian
Howser from NZ who came over to compete
and won the Class 2 event.His pilot was Paul
Dillon from ALC club and his battery boy is
Brian’s grandson who lives in Ipswich.
The weekend was organised by Registrar
Brian Bourke who really worked his butt of all
weekend. Unfortunately the Speed Competition
was not run as by the time other events were
run on Monday it became too windy to fly.
The Speed Champs will be conducted later in
the year at a date yet to be decided.
Must confess I was a bit disapointed as I
wanted to get some more runs in before going
to the American Nationals in July.
JOHN TAYLOR

page 23

DELTA DARTS
On 27 March 2010,
Cadets from 220 Squadron,
Australian Air Force Cadets
which is based at Aviation
High at Clayfield undertook
a Delta Dart Building Course
and Competition of the
longest flight out of 2 attempts
were awarded prizes for 1st,
2nd and 3rd.
The three place getters were
from the left CDT Rozsa 2nd,
CCPL Kessell 1st and LCDT
Almeida 3rd.
CCPL Kessell being
awarded first prize a
Futaba 6EX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PCM Radio
set by FLTLT(AAFC) Peter
Nock who conducted the
course.
The winning time was
20 seconds which was
obtained after carefully
trimming the model with
paper trim tabs and
second place achieved a
time of 14 seconds closely
followed by third
at 13 seconds.

Cadets building the Delta
Darts at Aviation High
being assisted by staff
member LAC(AAFC) Brett
Young.

Page 24

LTLT(AAFC) Peter Nock demonstrating
to a Cadet the use of super glue when
bonding wing to fuselage.
It is planned to conduct further
Delta Dart Courses in the future as it
gives Cadets a good introduction to
Aeromodelling where they have to build
the model accurately and then test fly
it using trim tabs and weight to get it
properly balanced.
At the conclusion of the Course, Cadets
were advised that if they wished to
continue with Aeromodelling then to join a MAAQ Radio Controlled Model Club nearest
to where they live so that they would have the benefit of proper instruction from a fully
qualified flying instructor and not attempt to try and fly by themselves in a local park.
220 Squadron would like to thank MAAQ and in particular CFI, Michael Snabaitis for
supplying the delta darts kits.

MAAQ Wings Scheme
The MAAA have a policy that all proficiency wings are distributed free to applicants who pass the appropriate test.Â Â MAAQ have followed on with this directive.
However, the directive does not cover replacement of wings or certificates.
Please pass onto all club members, and particularly MAAA Instructors, that
there is a charge of $10.00 for REPLACEMENT of Wings Badges and
Certificates of all levels.
The first badge will remain as it is now, free of charge.
Thank you for your co-operation with this matter.

WANTED
Hitec Challenger series
transmitter for parts. Must have
a good pair of gimbals (Control
sticks)

WANTED
Your photos of events and aircraft for the next
edition of Airflow.
Some guidelines to follow: photos must be clear
and correctly framed. Pick a good background
preferably where there is no cluttered background for instance peoples legs and shadows.
Get down on the ground for maximum effect if
you have to . If taking people -use flash to brighten faces if hats are worn, no sunglasses and get
up close for better effect.
Hope to see your efforts in the next airflow.
Contact the editor for further information.

Interested in Warbirds and general sport flying ? Grab a pack of
14 DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on average 60 min long.
Featuring Warbirds , general sport
flying and ultralights, from Tin Can
Bay club to Logan club in the south
including all of Tin Can Bays Warbirds from 2007 to 2010 , Coolum
2008,2009 and many other club
events.
Cost $22.00 including postage or
collect at Dalby Nats this year .
Ring and ask for Bill Creed on
07 54450227.

page 28

JULY 3RD
GENERAL MEETING AT
CHERMSIDE LIBRARY

NOVEMBER 6TH GENERAL MEETING
AT CHERMSIDE LIBRARY.
LIGHT MEAL PROVIDED AFTER
GENERAL MEETINGS . FURTHER
DETAILS WILL BE ADVERTISED ON
THE MAAQ WEB SITE.
WWW.MAAQ.ORG

Porter Field
Stanton Road West,
Tingalpa QLD 4173

Incorporating:
The Peter Cutler
Memorial Scale Day

Queensland
Scale Fest
19-20th June 2010

Camping
Facilities
Available

BBQ Both Days
Categories:
Up to 70"
70"-90"
Over 90"
Pilots Choice
Judges Choice